Perfect for staying warm while curled up with a good book, this is the lady's reading shawl made in County Kildare, Ireland. The shawl's two front panels feature the traditional wide patch pockets useful for tucking away a paperback or e-reader, as well as a pair of glasses and a notebook for recording favorite passages, and its enveloping design covers the full back, chest and upper arms while leaving the hands free to turn pages. Knit from soft merino wool, the cozy shawl is finished with fringe and incorporates historic Aran patterns, such as the tree of life cable stitch that represents the different cycles of our lives. The shawl is made by a firm whose roots can be traced back to Kate O'Shea, the first Irishwoman to commercially sell her handknit garments in 1856. Natural. One size fits most. (1 1/3 lbs.)

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This is not the best example of the wonderful Irish workmanship I've ever seen. The stitches are rather loose and subject to pull. It is not a one size fits all. I am average size and find it a bit small overall. The costs certainly does not match the garment. However, I will keep it since I really like shawls. I just wish it were a better quality and a more generous fit overall.

My Husband just got me one for Christmas. I had seen it in the catalog but thought it just looked like something a grandmother would use and never gave it a second look. When I opened it I was thinking what am I going to do with this? Then I started using it at night when watching TV.I'm short so right away I found it was just the right size for me so I do not feel like I have a hugh heavy blanket on me. Also it has open arms so it's easy to have your shoulders and part of your arms covered and still have them free to grab your cup of tea or laptop...I like it because you can wear a sleveless top so you don't over heat and then put this around you when chilly and its warm with out making you feel to wraped up. The workmanship is beautiful.I'm gald my husband knew I needed it! It's a keeper:)

I would keep this except that it just isn't warm enough for me. My shoulders and back aren't kept warm enough and my arms get very cold. I have been using this at my desk when working. Love the look of it; beautiful material and beautifully made; however, it needs to be a different, heavier fabric I think. Plus, arms being cold is a big downer. I will be returning it, unfortunately.